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Good Academic Practice Collection
Education & Development

Good Academic Practice Collection

...further your understanding. Check out our series of short animations If you are a student studying with The Open University you might want to watch these helpful animations. They explain what plagiarism is, why it’s important to be part of an academic community and things to keep in mind when getting help with writing your assignments. Transcript Transcript Transcript...
Language and Meaning: How We Learn
Languages

Language and Meaning: How We Learn

...students to learn language, learn through language and learn about language in the myriad different contemporary contexts of formal and informal learning? This material is taken from The Open University course E852 Language, literacy and learning in the contemporary world... Scarlett in the garden Two year old Scarlett uses and develops her language as she explores the...
Build your personal brand
Education & Development

Build your personal brand

...students, one smiling] Building your personal brand is all about knowing who you are, what you stand for, and how you want others to see you. In this guide, you’ll break down what really matters - your values, your strengths, and the things you can control - so you can start shaping a clear, confident picture of yourself. You’ll also learn quick, practical ways to...
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Education & Development

Succeed with learning

...becoming a successful student and academic skills can have useful applications in everyday life. Being able to use academic skills in the real world can help you get used to being a student and to see this role as part of who you are – and vice versa...Week 5: Learning tool kit: 1.1 Reading, writing and note-taking - Reading and writing are probably the first things you...
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Supporting children’s learning in primary education today
Education & Development

Supporting children’s learning in primary education today

...OU course offers a range of different perspectives taking into consideration differences in education systems in the UK and opportunities for learning and teaching beyond the school gates...Supporting children’s learning in primary education today: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand the different aims of primary education...
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Education & Development

Succeeding in postgraduate study

...students, producing and leading qualifications across different programmes at the OU and elsewhere. PAYAM REZAIE We designed this course to help students who want to pursue Master's-level study to be better prepared for success. The course serves to bridge the gap between undergraduate and postgraduate study. It also serves as a useful induction to postgraduate study....